By Dr. Esther Hio-Tong Castillo, CEO & Founder of Accesso Care. May 23, 2025.
Accesso Care is a workforce solution that builds a stronger, more stable care industry by supporting immigrant caregivers and partnering with nursing facilities that value quality and dignity. Access Care strives toward building communities of care where both workers and residents are respected and valued.

By Alyssa Reynoso Morris, originally on HipLatina. May 22, 2025. 
As a Queer Black Latine award-winning children’s book author, public speaker, community organizer, and mother, Alyssa Reynoso Morris has spent her career advocating for equity, especially for Black, Brown, and immigrant families. As a mother to three, she’s also seen how financially overwhelming parenting in America can be. Child care in the U.S. is outrageously expensive: for Reynoso Morris, it’s $4,200 a month or $50,400 a year. Reynoso Morris discusses why is child care so unaffordable.

By: Almeta E. Cooper, National Manager for Health Justice, and Liz Hurtado, National Field Manager at Moms Clean Air Force

‘I was terrified. I didn’t know if I’d survive,’ said Luz Drada, who suffered preeclampsia during pregnancy. She later learned air pollution and extreme heat may have contributed. ‘No one warned me,’ she said. Her story highlights how climate change and environmental injustice disproportionately harm women of color.

By Jensen Toussaint. April 23, 2025.

Documented redefines immigrant journalism by reporting with communities, not just about them. Launched in 2018, this NYC-based outlet publishes in 4 languages, tackling underreported issues like wage theft. 'Journalism is a public good,' says CSO Rebecca Neuwirth

By Courtney Duchene and Lauren McCutcheon on Apr. 30, 2025.

Ballots on the 2025 primary elections will ask Philadelphia residents to approve or deny proposals that aim to permanently change the City’s circa 1951 Home Rule Charter (Philadelphia’s constitution). This manual guides residents in making voting decisions that most align with their needs and preferences.

Por Jensen Toussaint. 23 de abril de 2025.

The WHYY Summit highlighted journalism’s power to connect communities. Outlets like Documented — reporting with immigrants, not just about them — prove listening transforms coverage. In Philly, Every Voice Every Vote fosters media-community collaboration. "Journalism is a public good," stressed Rebecca Neuwirth.

By Emily L. Davis. April 01, 2025.

Audience reactions to the DA forum were mixed. Krasner emphasized holistic community safety, while Dugan stressed witness outreach. Both agreed on collaboration but differed on policies—Dugan opposed prosecuting kids as adults (with exceptions), and Krasner defended juvenile facility challenges. Attendees like Jeff Smith (Mothers in Charge) praised Krasner’s community work, while others, like Dom Shannon, questioned Dugan’s record. Faith Adams sought accountability for misconduct, and Colette White criticized Dugan’s ‘backward’ approach. Overall, the forum left many undecided.

By Jensen Toussaint. May 4, 2025.

The city implemented an ordinance on food trucks (limiting the hours of operation of a select number) in 2024. While Councilwoman Quetcy Lozada of the 7th District has seen promising improvements in safety, her reasoning for pushing for the ordinance, food truck owners express concerns over how the limitations are affecting their bottom line.

By Emily L. Davis. April 27, 2025.

Philly DA candidates Krasner (incumbent) and Dugan (ex-judge) debated public safety approaches. Krasner touted lower incarceration rates and police reforms; Dugan called the city unsafe, citing rising shootings. Both oppose cash bail but clash on risk assessments. Forum covered protest prosecutions, immigrant rights, and diversion programs.

By Jensen Toussaint. March 14, 2025.

For Latino families in Philly, homeownership feels out of reach. Rising prices, stagnant wages, and systemic barriers like redlining widen the gap. Yet, orgs like Congreso de Latinos Unidos are stepping up—offering housing counseling, financial literacy, and homebuyer workshops. In 2024, they helped 103 families buy their first home.

By Jensen Toussaint. March 12, 2025.

At the GPLEX 2024 Summit in San Diego, one truth stood out: immigrants are vital to Philly’s economy. 💼 They make up 20% of the workforce, pay 15% of property taxes, and run 36% of small businesses. Their contributions are driving growth and revitalizing the city. Leaders highlighted a harsh truth: immigrants are under attack, yet they remain essential to Philly’s economy. The discussion served as a reminder that 'when we act collectively, when we take collective action armed with the facts, there is real power in that,' added Anuj Gupta, President and CEO of The Welcoming Center.

By Vicky Díaz-Camacho. March 7, 2025.

The room buzzed with quiet reverence as Malaika Hart Gilpin’s singing bowls filled the air, their resonant tones weaving through the Schomburg Symposium. Attendees, eyes closed, breathed deeply, some scribbling reflections on oversized post-its: unity, resistance, history. Earlier, Laura Quiñones Navarro had spoken passionately, her voice trembling as she defended Puerto Rico’s fragile cultural institute. “You cannot repair what you ignore,” she urged, her words echoing the symposium’s core—preserving Afro-Latino histories as acts of resistance. Arturo Schomburg’s legacy loomed large, a reminder that even without formal titles, one could build monuments to memory.

By Gabriela Watson-Burkett. March 6, 2025.

At the “Flores para Gloria” event, Afro-Cuban filmmaker Gloria Rolando showcased her films, including Diálogo con mi abuela (2016), highlighting the history of Black women and the challenges of the African diaspora. Rolando addressed racism and social fragmentation in Cuba, connecting personal memories to collective struggles. A night of reflection on identity and resistance.

Por Jennifer Hernandez. 3 de março, 2025.

Afro-Latines in the U.S. face unique challenges at the intersection of race, culture, and identity. A UCLA study reveals labor market disparities and anti-Black bias impacting this growing community. The study is intended to highlight the challenging labor market conditions for Afro-Latinx and understand their socioeconomic experiences by considering how gender, immigration status, national origin, ethnicity, and race intersect and shape those experiences. 

By Jensen Toussaint. 21 February, 2025.

Philadelphia’s Black business community is voicing concerns as the city prepares for the economic opportunities expected in 2026. With major events like the FIFA World Cup, MLB All-Star Game, and NCAA basketball tournaments set to take place in the city, Councilman Isaiah Thomas hosted a "Black Business Think Tank" to listen to these concerns and ensure Black entrepreneurs are prepared to seize these historic opportunities. The goal is to help Black businesses secure a significant share of the over $1 billion in economic opportunities anticipated for the city.

By Vicky Díaz-Camacho. February 19, 2025.

The organizer’s goal was simple: host a group of fans who want to learn more about the cultural and historical underpinnings of Bad Bunny’s latest album and his short film. What ensued was a lively, two-hour demonstration of cultural connection, grief and release.

By Yashira Marie Rivera-Calero Special to Inti Media. February 05, 2025. 
Perfectionism can be paralyzing, but for Yashira Marie Rivera-Calero, Brené Brown’s The Gifts of Imperfection became a lifeline. In this deeply personal piece, Yashira shares her journey of overcoming self-doubt, embracing her multifaceted identity, and finding empowerment through creativity. From restoring a vintage kimono for a Grammy’s red carpet look to celebrating Black excellence and self-discovery, her story is a testament to the power of wholehearted living. Dive into her inspiring narrative of resilience, artistry, and the courage to be unapologetically yourself.

By Vicky Díaz-Camacho. February 9, 2025

On Super Bowl Sunday, leaders with immigrant rights and advocacy groups in both Philadelphia and Kansas City announced a united effort for immigrant-owned businesses to close up shop. After that, they urge residents to shop at local, immigrant-owned businesses and avoid corporate big box stores.

By Vicky Díaz-Camacho | Centro de Periodismo Investigativo January 23, 2025.

For more than 80 years, health experts, scholars, and community advocates have emphasized the dire need for better access to physicians and health centers for Puerto Rican Philadelphians. However, issues with timely doctor visits, preventative health, health insurance, and the lack of doctors from the community in North Philly remain.

By Nigel Thompson on January 18th, 2025.

Ahead of Trump's inauguration, Philadelphia advocates call on local leaders to protect immigrant communities, focusing on figures like Mayor Cherelle Parker and Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon. Activists, including Nancy Nguyen, push for stronger support and reaffirmation of the city’s sanctuary policies to combat rising threats.